Paragraph 68

Where in consequence of the proposed construction of any part of the authorised works, the undertaker or National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc requires the removal of apparatus under paragraph 62(2) (removal of apparatus) or National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc makes requirements for the protection or alteration of apparatus under paragraph 64 (retained apparatus: protection of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc as Electricity undertaker), the undertaker must use its best endeavours to co-ordinate the execution of the works in the interests of safety and the efficient and economic execution of the authorised works and taking into account the need to ensure the safe and efficient operation of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc’s undertaking and National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc must use its best endeavours to co-operate with the undertaker for that purpose.

Whenever National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc’s consent, agreement or approval is required in relation to plans, documents or other information submitted by the undertaker or the taking of action by the undertaker, it must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.